Welcome to the Bakowski Bridge of Lights on the Texas Street Bridge!

The Bakowski Bridge of Lights is an awe-inspiring art installation on the Texas Street Bridge connecting Shreveport to Bossier City, Louisiana. Originally known as the Texas Street Bridge, this iconic structure spans the majestic Red River, connecting the heart of downtown Shreveport with the bustling Bossier City neighborhoods on the other side. On February 22, 2022 the lights were turned on becoming the radiant masterpiece that it is today.

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  • Glo Fest is a free event hosted by The Shreveport Regional Arts Council on the first Friday of every month. This event offers free admission and features: Food trucks, local artist market, live music, and certified designer custom shows put on the Bakowski Bridge of Lights at dusk. For more information about the next Glo Fest, click here!

  • The Bakowski Bridge of Lights on the Texas Street Bridge is available to be booked for custom shows to commemorate special events. For more information about booking the bridge, click here!

  • The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is exceedingly grateful to all companies and individuals who have sponsored the Bakowski Bridge of Lights and the Light it Up! Program. Learn how you can become a sponsor today by clicking this link!

Upcoming Events

Book the Bridge for a Custom Lightshow!

Bakowski Bridge of Lights on the Texas Street Bridge in Shreveport-Bossier glowing in blue, green, and pink

Bakowski Bridge of Lights booking information:

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council and their certified lighting design team create a variety of shows available to be rented, personalized, and played on the Bakowski Bridge of Lights on the Texas Street Bridge to honor a special occasion!

The bridge can be booked for two different types of shows:

  1. Nonprofit Color-flow

    For a special price, nonprofits can have a color flow of up to 3 different colors that will remain on the bridge from dusk until midnight!

  2. Baby Announcements

    Lighting up the bridge for baby announcements is a great way to share the excitement of a new baby on the way with family, friends, and the City of Shreveport

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